Program Curriculum

The MBA program requires completion of between 32 and 47 semester credits (depending on prior business coursework completed) of coursework structured to be a general MBA program. The graduate-level coursework consists of 21 semester credits in the functional areas of business and its supporting areas, and the 3-credit capstone policy/strategy course. In addition, all students must also complete 8 credits of electives with a minimum of 2 credits of cross-functional courses offered a minimum of 6 credits of elective work. Up to 6-credits of a field research project leading to a thesis may substitute for the elective requirement.

Quantitative Skills: Students must have adequate quantitative background to begin an MBA program. The minimum requirement is coursework including college algebra and finite mathematics. Students may take a test to demonstrate their proficiency in these areas.

Depending on prior business coursework completed, the Group A Foundation courses may be required. Please click here for a printable list of foundation courses. These courses are offered online through a partnership with the University of Wisconsin Consortium.

Group A: Foundation (15 Credits)

Note:

1. These courses must be completed before the corresponding core course is taken.
2. These courses are offered online in cooperation with the UW Consortium.
3. Students who have completed these courses at the undergraduate level within 10 years prior to their admission into the program may seek a waiver, subject to the MBA Director approval.
4. Students with significant experience in any of these areas may request the MBA Director to “test out” of the options with an appropriate proficiency test.

Group B: MBA Core (21 credits)

Capstone Requirement (3 credits)

Group 3: Electives (8 credits)